I remember it like it was yesterday. “It” happens to be a conversation with a girlfriend who at that time, was expressing frustration regarding the state of her career. She desired career mobility, yet she seemed to be “stuck” in her role. I recall the pain in her words as she articulated how a male…
I was asked the following 5 questions during a recent interview. While answering the questions, I was reminded of the moments when I lacked clarity; how much effort it takes to be seen as credible, the role confidence plays in goal achievement and that pivoting properly in your career can result in long-term success. It…
For the majority of us, our career stories have changed over the last 60 days; some more drastically than others but nonetheless – we’re all experiencing a level of change. One of my recent social media posts read, “While some things never change, your approach to managing your career should.” It’s one thing to work…
A year or so ago I purchased a mental toughness book and am so glad I did. I knew I’d need to build my mental muscle, but I had no idea we would experience a pandemic in Q1 of 2020. To say that I was prepared for the rapid change we’re experiencing daily, the rising…
We’re in a unique season, a challenging time – one like we’ve never experienced before courtesy of the Coronavirus. I can’t think of any other time in my existence where everyone is literally experiencing change – all at the same time! Of course, not everyone is experiencing the same change or the same level of…
I believe this year is going to be nothing short of phenomenal – especially when we are not only willing to do the work, but when we understand what absolutely will not work as I relates to career success!! While I understand life happens and there are some things that are beyond our control, there…
The numbers don’t lie check the scoreboard.” ~ Jay Z As I write this article, I can honestly say that not much has changed since I published my first “A Black Woman’s Worth At Work” article in 2017. Women still need flexible work arrangements; they still need access to hot jobs, adequate resources and allies…
In my role as Chief PowHer Officer and Founder of Confident Career Woman, I’m not only intrigued by the challenges women face professionally that hinder their success, I’m on an intentional mission to aid them in overcoming those challenges. It’s no secret women are efficient in their work; that they meet deadlines, exceed performance expectations…